2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde

Presented in world preview at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, sales of the new Alfa Romeo Giulietta 'Quadrifoglio Verde' 1750 Turbo Petrol 240 HP TCT and of the Alfa Romeo MiTo 'Quadrifoglio Verde' 1.4 MultiAir Turbo Petrol 170 HP TCT kick off today in Italy. The rest of Europe will follow soon. The MiTo and Giulietta range for 2014 is now renewed. The two models will be leaving a mark in their respective market segments with a perfect alchemy of essential style, compact and powerful engines, the right power-to-weight ratio and 'pure Alfa Romeo' technological features devoted to driving pleasure.

The two new Quadrifoglio Verde highly-performing models are in sync with the fascinating Alfa Romeo 4C, the brand's modern icon which represents the essential sportiness embedded in the 'Alfa Romeo DNA': performance and technical excellence for maximum driving pleasure combined with a breathtaking style. At the same time, the two new cars are a tribute to the legendary history of the 'Quadrifoglio Verde': since 1923 this symbol has been associated with the top performing cars manufactured by Alfa Romeo. The Quadrifoglio Verde has appeared not only on many cars that have graced the world's race circuits, but also on numerous special production models too.

The first Alfa Romeo car to bear the Quadrifoglio Verde was the 'RL' driven by Ugo Sivocci that won the 14th edition of the Targa Florio in 1923. Since then, all racing Alfas have carried the emblem for good luck, ensuring its worldwide recognition. Starting in the 1960s, the symbol also began to appear on performance versions of road-going Alfa Romeos.

The 'Quadrifoglio Verde' versions of MiTo and Giulietta have assumed a place in the tradition of the best Alfa Romeos, drawing on the heritage of dynamic performance, without compromising on efficiency, respect for the environment and convenience in everyday use. Alfa Romeo cars have always been dedicated to those who expect a response that goes beyond the concept of 'useful means of transport' to cross over into that of the truest 'excitement'.

Giulietta celebrates its 60th anniversary with a new 'Quadrifoglio Verde' version

To celebrate its 60th anniversary, Giulietta is now available in a new Quadrifoglio Verde version, a true expression of Alfa Romeo's racing DNA. With respect to the other versions in this range, the new Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde is characterised by a decisive look and a strong personality. In addition, it features the exclusive engine inherited from the Alfa Romeo 4C supercar: the new 240 HP direct injection 1750 Turbo Petrol aluminium-block engine combined with a next generation 6-speed twin dry clutch 'Alfa TCT'.

To mark the launch, Alfa Romeo will present a special 'Launch Edition' Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde in a limited edition featuring specific components such as: carbon spoilers and mirror fairings, front and rear sports DAMs, side skirts and 18" alloy wheels with five holes and glossy Antracite finish. The Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde 'Launch Edition' will be available in Alfa Red or in Competizione Red (triple coat) in addition to the exclusive matt Magnesio Grey livery.

Exterior

Outside, the car is distinguished by the typical ride of a true sports car and by the legendary 'Quadrifoglio Verde' emblem located on the side panel, near the direction indicator. Furthermore, a glossy Antracite finish for mirror fairings, front grille, door handles and fog light frames distinguishes even further the new Quadrifoglio Verde within the Giulietta range.

The new car's aggressive look is highlighted by specific large exhaust tailpipes and 17'' or 18'' alloy rims that reveal the braking system 'by Brembo' with 4-piston fixed red brake callipers and front discs oversized by 320 millimetres.

Interiors

Attention was paid to details and high quality materials were chosen to represent the ultimate expression of Italian style. In particular, the black sports arrangement stands out and is further enhanced by the new instrument panel with special QV logo and by the new leather and Alcantara trim wraparound sports seats with built-in head restraints. The new moulded steering wheel with leather trim and contrasting white (or red) stitching is supplied as standard. The gear lever boot and the parking brake lever are leather coated with white and green (or red) stitching. Aluminium sport pedals, specific kick plate with QV logo, black roof lining and special mats complete the new version's interiors.

Engine and transmission

After its introduction on the Alfa Romeo 4C, the range's top performing engine is now fitted on the new Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde: the new direct injection 1750 Turbo Petrol aluminium-block engine delivers 240 HP at 5750 rpm and has excellent specific torque and power values for its category, namely: 194 Nm/l and 137 HP/l. Extraordinary elasticity and sportiness are ensured by the 340 Nm max torque that remains stable in the 2000-4000 rpm range, but is already 80% available at only 1800 rpm.

The 240 HP direct injection 1750 Turbo Petrol engine implements an innovative aluminium block and specific intake and exhaust systems which have been optimised to enhance the sports appeal of the car even further. In addition, it boasts cutting-edge technical solutions including direct fuel injection, dual continuous variable valve timing, a turbocharger and the revolutionary scavenging control system which rules out any turbo lag.

The new 1750 Turbo Petrol engine is matched with the state-of-the-art 6-speed twin dry clutch 'Alfa TCT' in a combination made of automatic transmission practicality and sequential shift responsiveness. In detail, the transmission works in either all-automatic or sequential mode. The 'up and down' positions of the precise and ergonomic gear lever are managed manually by the driver, who can also choose to combine it with the shift paddles on the steering wheel. The car's character can be customised by the driver using the Alfa DNA driving selector to enhance its features of comfort, performance, safety and efficiency.

Another special feature of the 'Alfa TCT' fitted on Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde is the Launch Control system for managing starting from a standstill. Launch Control is activated by pressing the brake pedal while pushing the accelerator pedal all the way down and squeezing the paddle on the left of the steering wheel. As soon as you release the brake, the system automatically controls the gearbox, traction and power to maximise acceleration.

Performance

With this engine, the Giulietta's flagship can exceed 240 km/h and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in only 6.0 seconds, that is 8 tenths of a second less than the previous version with manual gearbox. These remarkable times can be obtained even by the least experienced drivers by using the Launch Control function. The driving emotion is further enhanced by the sound produced by both the new fuel intake unit - called 'QV Intake Engine Sound' - that enhances the low frequencies and the typical Alfa Romeo engine roar.

This impressive level of performance has been achieved with minimum impact on the environment: by implementing multiple injection control and advanced anti-friction and energy loss reduction systems, the emissions of the 'Quadrifoglio Verde' version meet the strict limits of Euro 6 standards. Furthermore, with respect to the previous Quadrifoglio Verde, the new Giulietta 1750 TBi 240HP TCT guarantees a significant reduction of CO2 emissions, dropping from 177 to 162 g/km.

The top-performance emblem is thus reinterpreted with a modern touch, combining the utmost driving pleasure with greater environmental awareness for an eco-conscious and sustainable sportiness.

Standard equipment and Infotainment

On the back of these exceptional dynamic qualities and performance/consumption ratio, Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio Verde comes with an unprecedented array of standard equipment. This is shown by: new leather and Alcantara trim wraparound sports seats, specific instrument with QV logo, moulded steering wheel with leather trim and white (or red) stitching, 'Quadrifoglio Verde' external logo, dark trim headlights, Privacy rear windows, racing suspensions, side skirts, braking system 'by Brembo', aluminium sports pedals, special kick plate with QV logo, special mats with the Quadrifoglio Verde logo and special glossy Antracite finish racing accents (door mirror fairings, door handles, front grille and fog light frames).

Among the many elements added to the 2014 Giulietta and then extended to the Quadrifoglio Verde version there is the new Uconnect multimedia device with 5" or 6.5" touchscreen built into the dashboard. Both versions come complete with Bluetooth interface, Aux-in connector, USB port and voice commands. What is more, the 6.5" device also has a satellite navigation system with 3D bird's eye view maps, progressive route guidance and the 'One Step Voice Entry Destination' function for entering the address with voice commands. Both systems have been developed in collaboration with first-class partners: Harman and Here Auto for Uconnect 6.5" and Continental for Uconnect 5".

The main standard equipment of the Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde (for the Italian market) are:

·         New Alfa TCT with steering wheel controls

·         QV Intake Engine Sound

·         Oversized twin tailpipe

·         Oversized braking system with red callipers by Brembo

·         Polished Antracite finish on grille, handles, mirrors, fog light frames

·         Tinted rear windows

·         Flat-bottom racing steering wheel with white (or red) stitching

·         18" turbine-design alloy wheels

·         Specific instrument panel with built-in QV logo

·         Specific leather and Alcantara sports seats

·         White-green stitching on seats, gear lever boot and handbrake

·         UconnectTM 5" Radio (Touch-screen display, Bluetooth, Text Reader, Audio Streaming, Voice Controls, Mp3, USB and Aux-In)

·         Black interior

·         Specific kick plate with QV logo

·         Side skirts

·         Aluminium sports pedal unit

·         Lowered sports ride

·         Specific QV mats

The standard equipment of the Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde 'Launch Edition' special series includes:

·         Carbon mirror fairings and spoiler

·         Specific Matt Grey colour

·         18" 5-hole burnished alloy wheels

·         Racing side skirts, and front and rear DAM

·         UconnectTM 6.5" RadioNAV (in addition to Uconnect 5" Radio: 3D Maps of Europe, DAB Radio and SD Card)

·         Bose® HiFi system with 9 speakers and subwoofer

New QV Line Pack

As the Quadrifoglio Verde is launched, the 'QV Line' pack is added for the Giulietta. In this way, the 'Quadrifoglio Verde' flair is also made available to the Distinctive and Exclusive trim levels fitted with other engines (with the exception of the 105 HP 1.4 Turbo Petrol and the 120 HP 1.4 Turbo Petrol LPG engines).

The 'QV Line' Giulietta is identified by a special external badge and by a ride typical of a true sports car, the braking system 'by Brembo', the front headlights with dark finish, the Privacy rear windows, side skirts and special glossy antracite finish sports elements for door mirror fairings, door handles, front grille and fog light frames. The same sports feel can be found inside the vehicle, as shown by the black dashboard, the aluminium sports pedals, leather and Alcantara upholstery for the sports seats, the moulded steering wheel with white (or red) stitching and the kick plate with the Quadrifoglio Verde logo.

The main contents of the Pack QV Line for Giulietta are:

·         Glossy Antracite trim on grille, handles,

                mirrors, fog light frames

·         Specific kick plate with QV logo

·         QV Line badge

·         Flat-bottom racing steering wheel with white (or red) stitching

·         Black interior

·         Oversized braking system with red callipers by Brembo

·         Tinted rear windows

·         18" turbine-design alloy wheels

·         Specific QV mats

·         Aluminium sports pedal unit

·         Racing setup

·         Side skirts

·         Alcantara and leather seats

·         Specific leather and Alcantara sports seats (optional)

The 2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta range

The new Quadrifoglio Verde version expands the important developments recently introduced in the 2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. These two recently redesigned models will continue to leave a mark in their respective market segments by showing that 'powerful' is not in contrast with 'efficient', 'elegant' may also be 'comfortable' and 'compact' can go together with 'fun'.

The style has been updated, with a brand-new front grille, new chrome-plated frame for the fog lights and various 16", 17" and 18" wheels. The colour range is more extensive now with three new body colours added: Moonlight Pearl, Anodizzato Blue and Bronze. New features are also found inside, like the steering wheel and seat coatings or the treatments for dashboard, door panels and handles.

Today, depending on the individual countries where it is marketed, the 2014 Giulietta range may include 5 trim levels - Impression, Progression, Distinctive, Exclusive and the new Quadrifoglio Verde - and 7 engines including, in particular, the new 150 HP 2.0 JTDMJet 2 engine, the 175 HP 2.0 JTDMJet 2 turbo diesel engines (the latter combined with the TCT) and the powerful 240 HP 1750 Turbo Petrol engine, which is exclusively fitted on the Quadrifoglio Verde version. The 105 HP 1.6 JTDM turbo diesel engine, the 105 HP 1.4 Turbo Petrol and the 120 HP 1.4 Turbo Petrol engines together with the 170 HP 1.4 MultiAir engine (the latter also available with the Alfa TCT) and the 120 HP 1.4 Turbo Petrol engine with dual fuel supply (LPG and petrol) complete the offer.

Among the most important 2014 range developments, there is the new 175 HP 2.0 JTDM engine combined with Alfa TCT. This solution offers the typical advantages of a turbo diesel engine as well as the comfort that an automatic transmission alone can offer.

In detail, the new turbo diesel engine is equipped with a next-generation MultiJet injection system allowing optimised combustion under all engine operating conditions while ensuring a significant reduction in fuel consumption and noise.

Using a small-sized turbocharger means delivering high torque at low rpm (350 Nm at 1750 rpm) and maximum running flexibility. And that's not all. With this engine, the Alfa Romeo Giulietta guarantees outstanding performance: top speed of 219 km/h, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds, 4.4 l/100 km fuel consumption and 116 g/km CO2 emissions (in the combined cycle).

The main feature of the 2.0 JTDMJet-2 engine is without a doubt the next-generation Common Rail injection system that uses innovative injectors able to control the amount of diesel injected into the combustion chamber with utmost precision with a particularly quick and flexible injection sequence thanks to the balanced hydraulic servo valve.

More in detail, up to eight injections per cycle are possible together with strategies that optimise the increasingly advanced combustion, such as the Injection Rate Shaping (IRS) system which involves two consecutive injections so close together in time as to generate a continuous and modulated fuel supply into the cylinders. In this way the combustion process is improved, all to the benefit of quieter operation and particulate and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. Furthermore, the new injection system is even simpler and more reliable because the injectors have a simpler structure.

Mopar® signs the new ‘Quadrifoglio Verde’ merchandising collection

Mopar®, in collaboration with Alfa Romeo, has developed a collection dedicated to the new top performance Giulietta and MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde. The exclusive collection is the expression and symbol of a lifestyle and an invitation for customers to live a unique brand experience starting from the racing spirit in the Alfa Romeo DNA of which the legendary 'Quadrifoglio Verde' is the pinnacle.

All items are high quality and made using materials and styles which typify the Alfa Romeo heritage. Fashionable choices include a multipurpose scarf with embroidered 'Quadrifoglio Verde' logo or a pair of butterfly shaped cufflinks with logo. Sportier items include a black sweatshirt with original racing suit-style collar, T-shirts with Alfa Romeo racing prints, a light red jacket with embroidered 'Quadrifoglio Verde' logo and a baseball cap.

Two technological products have the typical 'Quadrifoglio Verde' design: an emergency mobile phone battery charger with the Alfa Romeo logo and the innovative multifunctional Shine bracelet which jointly with a mobile app calculates and stores your daily calorie consumption directly on your smartphone. Finally, the collection is completed by an exclusive white leather key ring with printed QV logo, a distinctive enamelled zinc alloy lapel pin with QV logo, a customised note pad with photograph inserts and zinc alloy key ring graced by a precious QV enamelled fob.

The Quadrifoglio Verde collection will be available starting from July in showrooms and online at the Alfa Romeo store (which can be reached from all official Alfa Romeo websites and from thewww.mopar.eu portal). Visitors to the online store can discover and buy all the official merchandise, which ranges from apparel to high-tech gadgets, including the new Quadrifoglio Verde range, and learn more about the history of a genuinely Italian brand which in over one hundred years of remarkable history has always kept in step with times while never forgoing its roots.

Source:Alfa Romeo Press Release